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2023　Ethics in Engineering C

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Academic unit or major
Humanities and social science courses
Instructor(s)
Saitoh Yoshiyuki 
Class Format
Lecture    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon3-4(M-101(H116))  Thr3-4(M-101(H116))  
Group
-
Course number
LAH.T305
Credits
2
Academic year
2023
Offered quarter
2Q
Syllabus updated
2023/3/20
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

Ethics is a study that explores the principles that distinguish "actions that can be done" into "actions that should be done" and "actions that should not be done." However, due to the rapid development of science and technology in the modern world, the scope of actions that humans can do has expanded. As a result, it is needed to establish a new ethical framework to provide the foundation for laws and social regulations. In this course, we will discuss the thoughts and theories related to "science" and "technology", and apply them to actual and practical issues.

Student learning outcomes

1. Acquiring the ability to understand actual and practical issues in a theoretical and philosophical manner.
2. Understanding the essence of "science" and "technology" by considering the question from a long-term historical perspective.

Keywords

science, technology, responsibility, human condition, environment, Anthropocene

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills ✔ Intercultural skills Communication skills ✔ Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

The class are basically conducted as lectures, with occasional discussions between the lecturer and students or among students. The course consists of lectures on the theory and history of each subject, followed by lectures on the application of them to actual and practical problems.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction Understand the goals and approach of this course.
Class 2 Fundamental theories of ethics Understand the fundamental concepts of ethics.
Class 3 What is "responsibility"? Understand the principles of responsibility.
Class 4 Technological development and the change of "responsibility" Think about the change of the concept of "responsibility" caused by the development of technology.
Class 5 What is "technology"? Understand the concept of "technology" from a philosophical perspective.
Class 6 Technology and totalitarianism Consider the negative aspects of "technology".
Class 7 History of the "human condition" Understand the change of "human condition" from a long historical perspective.
Class 8 The "human condition" in the 21st century Consider the changes in the "human condition" in modern world.
Class 9 Intergenerational ethics Understand the basis for ethical responsibility to future generations.
Class 10 Environmental ethics Apply the principles of intergenerational ethics to environmental problems.
Class 11 "Bio-politics" Understand "Bio-politics" from the perspective of ethics of technology.
Class 12 Ethics of pandemics Consider pandemics from a 'bio-political' perspective.
Class 13 Science and technology in the "Anthropocene" Consider the modern and near-future world from a philosophical perspective.
Class 14 Conclusion and final exam Consider comprehensively the subjects in this course.

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to course material.

Textbook(s)

None required.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Course materials are provided during class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Final exam: 60％, Active contribution in class: 40％

Related courses

  • LAH.T105 ： Ethics in Engineering A
  • LAH.T206 ： Ethics in Engineering B

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

No prerequisites.

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